ANNUAL RETREAT HOSTED BY GRET BATCHELAR · 19–23 JANUARY 2027
Begin Again
Reconnect With Your Practice. Reignite Your Purpose.
D'Alijo Retreat Centre, Northern Portugal
Step into the new year with clarity, energy and intention
Begin Again is your invitation to recalibrate, physically, mentally and spiritually, through five purposeful days of yoga, connection and nature at the stunning D'Alijo Retreat Centre, just an hour from Porto.
This is our annual retreat, designed to help you reawaken your inner fire and recommit to your practice. Rooted in yoga and expanded through meditation, breathwork, reflection and meaningful community, Begin Again is more than a getaway. It's a sacred space to come home to yourself with the support of Soulstice and our amazing community of Souls.
This is for you, if you…
- LOVE hot yoga and want to deepen or refine your practice
- Crave a meaningful, energetic start to 2027
- Feel called to pause, realign and nourish your whole self
- Want to be inspired by nature, movement and like-minded souls
A typical retreat day
- Sunrise meditation
- Breakfast
- Morning HOT Power Yoga
- Nourishing lunch
- Afternoon talks, workshops and activities
- Evening chill yoga
- Delicious dinner
- Evening ceremony (with a touch of magic and surprise)
What's included
- 4 nights' premium accommodation
- Three delicious plant-based meals a day
- Daily yoga: heated and dynamic in the morning, cooler and restorative in the evening
- All workshops, guest sessions and ceremonies
- Use of the pool and retreat facilities
Not included
- Massage and other wellness treatments (optional)
- Travel to and from the retreat centre
- Meals off-site
Your home away from home
Welcome to D'Alijo Retreat Centre
D'Alijo is a retreat centre in the village of Cabeceiras de Basto in the province of Minho, close to the beautiful UNESCO-listed cities of Porto, Braga and Guimarães.
Its unique White Tara Shala, with floor-to-ceiling windows, is climate controlled for your comfort and set up for Hot Yoga. The Shala is perched on a small hill with gorgeous views of mountains and valleys. Listen closely and you'll hear the sweet sounds of running water.
Guest reflections
I joined the January 2024 & 2025 Begin Again retreats and I can't think of a better way to start the year.
It's the perfect time for reflecting on the previous year, on settings goals and intentions, connecting with amazing like-minded people, sharing delicious meals, and above all, following Gret's motto of 'You Do You', on and off the mat.
The daily schedule offers a great balance of yoga, time for oneself, and some surprise sessions.
Very much looking forward to the next one!
Dalia
The retreat was a transformative experience. It offered a sensory and spiritual smorgasbord with Vinyasa Flow, Nidra, and many creative, soul-full surprises.
The yoga sessions were exceptional, nudging us farther from our comfort zones.
We enjoyed scrumptious plant-based food, prepared with care.
This retreat was a precious time to pause, reflect, and replenish our spirits, leaving us ready to embrace the new year
Joey
Choose your room
All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms.
Private Room
€2,298
We have 3 Private Garden Suites across the river: quiet suites with verandas and spectacular views. The first 3 people to book a private room receive these. Anyone who books after will have a private room in the Main House or a River Cabin.
Payment: pay in full when you book, or pay 50% now and 50% in one month.
Cancellation: cancel at least 30 days before the retreat for a refund, minus a €298 non-refundable deposit.
Booking as a couple? Our Couple's Suite is available on request. Email gret@consciousworking.co.
Your host: Gret Batchelar
Ex-fashion executive turned yoga entrepreneur and wellbeing advisor, Gret first stepped onto a mat in 1998. After a successful corporate career, burnout struck in 2018, and she found sanctuary in Hot Power Yoga and Vedic meditation. These practices became her lifeline, and the start of a renewed purpose.
With a 355-hour RYT certification in Power Vinyasa, Yin Yoga & Mindfulness, Kula and Elemental Flow, Gret's classes are an awakening experience. In 2021 she moved to Portugal with her husband and two boys, and in 2023 founded Soulstice, now a thriving community offering classes, meditation and retreats across the year.
Join Gret on the mat and step into the most vibrant version of yourself!
Ready to kick off 2027 powerfully and with intention?
Join us for this unique journey. 19–23 January 2027.